Food provides the nutrients and energy you need as you age.
Published by: National Institute On Aging
Follow these tips to help you maintain a healthy weight, get needed nutrients, and lower your risk of developing certain diseases.
- Eat a variety of foods each day.
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Grains
- Protein
- Dairy
- Keep a food diary to track what you eat.
- Read food labels to learn what’s in your food.
- Choose foods that don’t have a lot of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium.
- Be aware of how many calories you need per day.
Women 60+
Not active — 1,600 calories
- Moderately active — 1,800 calories
- Very active — 2,000-2,200 calories
Men 60+
- Not active — 2,000-2,200 calories
- Moderately active — 2,200-2,400 calories
- Very active — 2,400-2,600 calories